CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF NORTHAMPTON
MASSACHUSETTS
City Councilors:
Marissa Elkins, At-Large
Jamila Gore, At-Large
Stanley W. Moulton, III, Ward 1
Vice-President - Karen Foster, Ward 2
Council President - James Nash, Ward 3
Garrick Perry, Ward 4
Alex Jarrett, Ward 5
Marianne LaBarge, Ward 6
Rachel Maiore, Ward 7
Meeting Agenda
City Council Chambers
212 Main Street, Northampton
Thursday, May 4, 2023, 7 p.m.
This City Council meeting will be conducted in hybrid format with the option for both councilors and the public to either attend in person or participate remotely. The public may follow the council's deliberations by attending in person, watching the meeting live on Comcast channel 15, live-streaming it on YouTube here or joining the virtual meeting by phone or computer. Live public comment is available beginning at 7 p.m.
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Announcement that meeting is being Audio/Video Recorded
This meeting is being audio/video recorded.
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Public Hearings
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Announcement of Public Hearing on 23.251 National Grid Pole Petition for Pleasant Street (Petition #30684497)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA on National Grid's petition to install a single-owned pole on Pleasant Street. (Petition #30684497). Instructions for accessing the hearing remotely may be found on the May 18, 2023 City Council agenda to be posted on www.northamptonma.gov no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
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Announcement of Public Hearing on 23.254 National Grid Pole Petition for Maple Street (Petition #30732483)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:05 p.m. in Council Chambers, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA on National Grid's petition to install one single-owned pole on Maple Street. (Petition #30732483). Instructions for accessing the hearing remotely may be found on the May 18, 2023 City Council agenda to be posted on www.northamptonma.gov no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
C.
Announcement of Public Hearing on 23.255 National Grid Pole Petition for South Street (Petition #30734983)
Per M.G.L. Ch. 166, Section 22, the Northampton City Council will hold a public hearing on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 7:10 p.m. in Council Chambers, 212 Main Street, Northampton, MA on National Grid's petition to install one single-owned pole on South Street. (Petition #30734983). Instructions for accessing the hearing remotely may be found on the May 18, 2023 City Council agenda to be posted on www.northamptonma.gov no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting. The City Council will hear all persons who wish to be heard thereon.
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Public Comment
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Announcements from Councilors and the Mayor
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Presentations
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Third Quarter Financial Report
Review by Finance Director Charlene Nardi
B.
Select Committee to Study Barriers to Serving on City Boards and Commissions Final Report
Discussion with Select Committee Chair Javier Luengo-Garrido
Documents:
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Consent Agenda
Rule 4.4.4 There shall be no debate or discussion by any City Council member regarding any item on the Consent Agenda, beyond asking questions for simple clarification.
Rule 4.4.5 Any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any City Council member prior to the taking of a vote on the motion to approve it. All such items will be considered individually, in the order in which they were removed, immediately following consideration of the Consent Agenda.
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April 13, 2023 Minutes
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23.283 Appointments to Various Committees, all positive recommendations, City Services - 5/1/2023
Conservation Commission
Kevin Lake, 35 Washington Avenue, Northampton
Term: July 2023-June 2026
Reappointment
Disability Commission
Kathy Murri, 50 Laurel Park, Northampton
Term: July 2023-June 2026
Reappointment
Housing Partnership
Edgardo Cancel, 37 Indian Hill Road, Florence
Term: July 2023- June 2026
Reappointment
Gordon Shaw, 482 Haydenville Road, 4th Floor, Leeds,
Term: July 2022-June 2025
Reappointment
Hannah Shaffer, 115 Milton Street, Florence
Term: July 2023-June 2026
Reappointment
Ace Tayloe, 14 Fruit Street, Northampton
Term: July 2023-June 2026
Reappointment
Parks & Recreation Commission
Julia Chevan, 8 Cosmian Avenue, Florence
Term: July 2023-June 2026
Reappointment
David Cronin, 103 Pioneer Knolls, Florence
Term: July 2022- June 2025
Reappointment
Whiting Street Fund Committee
Joseph Misterka, 312 Chesterfield Road, Leeds
Term: July 2023- June 2026
Reappointment
C.
23.290 An Order to Reprogram Funds for NHS Heating System Repair - 2nd reading
History:
- referred to consent agenda - 4/13/2023
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23.295 Appointments to Various Committees, all positive recommendations, City Services - 5/1/2023
Energy & Sustainability Commission
Angela Gregory, 595 Haydenville Road, Leeds
Term: May 2023-June 2026
To fill a vacancy
Eric Winkler, 105 Pine Street, Florence
Term: May 2023-June 2026
To fill a vacancy
Urban Forestry Commission
Richard Parrish, 138 South Street, Northampton
Term: May 2023-June 2026
To fill a vacancy
Zoning Board of Appeals
Sherry Taylor, 25 Edwards Square, Northampton (Associate Member)
Term: May 2023-June 2026
To fill a vacancy
Documents:
E.
23.298 An Order to Reprogram Funds for Ryan Road School Renovations - 2nd reading
History:
- referred to consent agenda - 4/13/2023
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23.303 Applications for Renewal of Secondhand Dealer Licenses
Applications for Renewal of Secondhand Dealer Licenses:
Feeding Tube Records, 221 Pine Street, Room 141
Applicant: Ted Lee
Phoenix Rising, 5 Old South Street
Applicant: Robert J. Templeton
Urban Exchange, 233 Main Street
Applicant: Sylvia Naumburger
VNA Hospice Shop, 18 Bridge Street
Applicant: Nancy Case
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23.304 Applications for Ten (10) Taxicab Licenses, Jeffrey Miller - Cosmic Cab Company
Taxicab Licenses for the following vehicles:
- 2013 Chrysler Town & Country - Blue
- 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - White
- 2007 Chevy Suburban - Brown
- 2012 Chrysler Town & Country - Gray
- 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan - Blue
- 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan - Gray
- 2014 Chrysler Town & Country - Gray
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23.305 Application for Business Owner's Permit, Jeffrey Miller - Cosmic Cab Company
Renewal License for:
Jeffrey David Miller, Cosmic Cab Company
Business Address: 160 Main Street, #8
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23.313 Appointments to Various Committees - for referral to City Services
Whiting Street Fund Committee
Andrea Murray, 54 Day Ave., Northampton
Term: July 2023 - June 2026
Reappointment
Board of Assessors
David Murphy, 78 North Elm St., Northampton
Term: July 2023 - June 2026
Reappointment
Central Business Architecture Committee
Melissa Frydlo, 123 South St. #2, Northampton
Term: July 2023 – June 2026
Reappointment
Council on Aging
Adrianne Andrews, 84 Pines Edge Drive, Northampton
Term: July 2023 – June 2026
To fill a vacancy
Mark Bird, 19 West Center St., Florence
Term: July 2023 – June 2026
To fill a vacancy
Housing Partnership
Spencer Ghazey-Bates, 86 Massasoit St., Northampton
Term: July 2023 – June 2026
To fill a vacancy
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Financial Orders (on 1st reading)
Rule 2.6.1.1.1 Process. Financial orders will be introduced and discussed at a full City Council meeting and referred to either the consent agenda of a future meeting or the Finance Committee for more public input, discussion and recommendation.
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23.308 An Order to Reprogram funds to NPS Playground Account - 1st reading
B.
23.309 An Order to Accept DA Sullivan $10,000 Gift for Public Art and Economic Development Project - Portable Stage - 1st reading
C.
23.310 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Smith Charities Phase 2 Rehabilitation Project - 1st reading
D.
23.311 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds to Historic Northampton for Collections Preservation Project - 1st reading
E.
23.312 An Order to Appropriate CPA Funds for Forbes Library Restroom Ventilation Project - 1st reading
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Financial Orders (on 2nd reading)
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Orders
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Ordinances (Not Yet Referred)
Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
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23.306 An Ordinance Relative to Accessible Parking Spaces - 1st reading
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Zoning Ordinances (Not yet Referred)
Rule 5.2.3 provides that no ordinance shall be voted on by the City Council until it has been considered by the Committee on Legislative Matters.
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Ordinances
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Zoning Ordinances
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Resolutions
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Information Requests (Charter Provision 2-7) and Committee Study Requests
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New Business
Rule 4.9 NEW BUSINESS. Any Councilor may introduce any written proposed order, ordinance, or resolution to be considered by the Council at the next meeting, but not to be debated during new business.
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